
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021

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Tides: Fun in the Sun is an expansion for Tides released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Mike Berg and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Solo / Solitaire Game.
The best finds aren't always on the surface. Take a few moments to dig and dive for buried treasures that will make your art pop. Shuffle these 3 cards into the deck to give some new special abilities. If you have any of these new card abilities in your hand, you may use the special ability as an action during the required Tide Phase. Once used, discard the card.
Tides: Fun in the Sun supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Tides: Fun in the Sun is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Tides: Fun in the Sun for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Tides: Fun in the Sun has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Tides: Fun in the Sun belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Tides: Fun in the Sun are: Mike Berg. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Tides: Fun in the Sun as an expansion for Tides. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tides to use it. Check that your edition of Tides is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.